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Jim Mola has performed and/or recorded with jazz artists such as Phil Woods, Hank Jones, Dr. Billy Taylor, Bill Watrous, Mel Martin, Pepper Adams and Stanley Turrentine, as well as a diverse group of pop icons, Broadway and show business personalities including Tony Bennett, Weird Al Yankovic, Angelique Kidjo, Jane Olivor, Henny Youngman, Al Hirt, Pat Cooper, Billy Porter, Mario Cantone, Sally Kellerman and many others.
He has worked extensively in New York City’s recording studios, doing television, film, and jingle dates including A&E’s “Rat Pack” biography, Turner Classic Movie’s Lana Turner biography, Burger King, Nikon, Band-Aid, and more. He has performed in New York City's top concert halls and clubs including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, Birdland, Iridium, and The Knitting Factory.

Jazz credits include:

The JVC Jazz Festival • Tony Bennett  • Phil Woods • Stanley Turrentine • Charlie Rouse • Hank Jones • Frank Morgan • Annie Ross • Grady Tate • Dr. Billy Taylor • Larry Willis • Marc Johnson • Leon Pendarvis • Carmen Lundy • Bill Elliot • Bud Shank • Vic Juris • Bill Mays • Calvin Hill • Frank Strozier • Marion Cowings  • Jay Leonhart • Harvey Swartz • Don Elliot • Victor Bailey • Lew Soloff • Bill Hardman • The Jackie Robinson Jazz Festival (House Drummer, 7 years) • The Charlie Parker Memorial Concert • Nelson Rangell • Carmen Leggio • Sal Salvador • Jimmy Rowles   

Television, Film and Radio credits include:

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • Sony Pictures "Hitch" • A&E bio pic "The Rat Pack" (Emmy Winner) • Turner Classic Movies "Lana Turner...A Daughter's Memoir" • Good Morning America • New York At Night (ABC)